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R500 ATC

2000 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ATC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

limited slip diff fitted in rear axel.unable to go in brake rollers

Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,304 miles

lsd fitted in back axel so carried out tapley meter

Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

exhaust lambda sensor missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,832 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 33,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,774 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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R500 ATC is a 2000 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 ATC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 ATC registered?

R500 ATC is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is R500 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ATC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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